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Obstacle detecting system for automotive vehicle

US6147637A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 23, 1998
Grant dateNov 14, 2000
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Expiry dateJul 23, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01S2013/9325
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An automotive obstacle detecting system is provided which includes a radar to measure the distance to a target present within a detectable zone. The system monitors a distance limit measurable by the radar and determines a reduction in ability to measure the distance to the target by comparing the distance limit with a given reference value.

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